Licensed Practical Nurse - Primary Care Clinic

Southern Illinois Healthcare; Harrisburg (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois Healthcare is seeking a Medical Assistant to work collaboratively with physicians and caregivers in an ambulatory office setting. You will help deliver appropriate medical interventions and support care navigation for patients and families.

The role emphasizes accurate EMR documentation, onboarding support for nursing staff, and clear communication across the care team. A high school diploma is required and BLS/medical assisting credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Current BLS certification preferred; medical assisting certification required.
• 1 year of clinical office experience preferred and ability to take manual blood pressure.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians and caregivers to deliver appropriate treatment in ambulatory care.
• Communicate effectively with care team, patients and families.
• Assist in onboarding and education of nursing staff within the department.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and resources to meet care needs.
• Document accurately in the EMR and maintain medication/storage procedures.

Skills

Clinical skills

Customer service

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Position Summary

• Responsible for working collaboratively with physicians and other caregivers to deliver appropriate treatment and medical interventions in an ambulatory office setting.

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent

Licenses and Certification

• Current BLS certification; BLS from American Heart Association (AHA) preferred
• Certification for Medical Assisting required – (NCCT, AAMA, NHA or NAHP preferred).

Experience and Skills

• Technical Experience: 1 year of clinical office experience preferred. Ability to perform manual blood pressure required.
• Customer Service: 1 year of customer service experience preferred

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Demonstrates critical thinking skills to understand and address patient care needs based on all available facts and information.
• Demonstrate quality communication skills between the care team, outside agencies, patients, and their families through written, verbal, observation, and empathy skills.
• Assist in onboarding and continued education of new nursing staff and the nursing team within department.
• Assist in care navigation for patients and their families through education on treatment plan, options, and resources to meet care needs.
• Demonstrates completed competency for accurate and appropriate documentation in the EMR and patient care following scope of clinical role outlined in policy.
• Rooms the patient and documents required and updated clinical information in the electronic medical record following policy and procedures for process.
• Follows office procedures to monitor expiration dates and storage conditions of medications and supplies.

Compensation (Commensurate with experience):

$21.42

To

$33.2